Neither Ron Washington nor Ray Montgomery will return to manage the Los Angeles Angels in 2026.

The Angels announced Tuesday that they had declined the option on Washington's contract for 2026. They said they will begin the process of hiring a new manager "immediately," marking the end of Montgomery's interim stint.

The Angels (72-90) finished last in the American League West for the second straight season, 18 games behind the division champion Seattle Mariners.

The Angels were 36-38 on June 20 when Washington took an indefinite leave due to undisclosed health concerns. Washington, 73, revealed in August that he underwent quadruple bypass surgery.

Los Angeles went 36-52 the rest of the way with bench coach Montgomery as the interim skipper.

Washington told The Athletic in an interview

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